Allentown PA

Last year, Easton Area School District raised property taxes 3.5%, partly to fund the upcoming high school project. District taxpayers may see a repeat this year. The Easton Area School District is proposing a 3.5% property tax increase for the 2026-27 general fund budget, according to a recent presentation from district Chief Financial Officer Jack Trent.

FORKS TWP., Pa. – A wide array of appetizers, sandwiches, entrees and more are returning to a longstanding establishment in Northampton County. Leaf Restaurant & Cigar Bar, offering a premium selection of cigars, craft beverages and freshly prepared food, will hold its grand reopening with a new food menu on Sunday, April 26, at 90 Mort Drive in Forks Township, Leaf Manager Emily Stenger told 69...

A Bucks County teen is facing charges after Montgomery Township Police said he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle traced back to Philadelphia. Logan Connor Smith, 18, of the 400 block of Hatboro Road, Northampton Township, was charged April 16 with receiving stolen property following an investigation in the parking lot of Gwynedd Crossing, according to court documents.

During Tuesday night’s Bethlehem City Council meeting, councilmembers discussed an ongoing criminal investigation involving former city employee Zachary Cole-Borghi, prompting debate over transparency and communication between the administration and council. Cole-Borghi has been charged with more than 100 felony counts related to the alleged distribution of cocaine and marijuana,...

Easton police are searching for a man they say stole various tools. The incident happened on April 13 in the area of Sixth and Northampton streets. City Lt. Stephen S. Homoki said the tools were not worth a significant amount of money. Surveillance photos of the suspect show he was...

Samuel Rolando Colon is accused of killing a man in Pennsylvania, fatally shooting the 24-year-old victim while the two were playing a game they called "quick draw." The post Man fatally shot teen while playing 'game' with guns they called 'quick draw': Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

A 920-square-foot row house, built in 1925, has changed hands. The home at 1513 South Albert Street in Allentown was sold on April 10 for $225,000, or $245 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property is equipped with baseboard heating. The property occupies a lot of 1,660 square feet.

A single-family home located at 6657 Blue Church Road S in Coopersburg changed owner on April 10. The 1,320-square-foot house, built in 1961, was sold for $300,000, or $227 per square foot. This single-story house has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property is equipped with baseboard heating. Additionally, the building features an attached garage for two cars. The lot...

Northampton County will close two senior centers after a state budget decision eliminated nearly $400,000 in annual revenue for aging services, according to a news release. The Lower Nazareth Senior Center and the Northampton Senior Center will close June 30, according to the release from Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski issued Tuesday.

A row house located at 1125 King Way in Breinigsville has a new owner since April 10. The 1,670-square-foot home, built in 2008, was sold for $355,000, or $213 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The interior features a fireplace. The property is equipped with central heating and central A/C. Additionally, the building includes...